Tourism
Iran Travel & Tourism News – Tourism is one of the fields that can help Iran get rid of an oil-dependent economy, and boost its non-oil revenues by encouraging foreign tourists to visit its diverse historical and natural attractions. The “Tourism” section in IFP News tries to offer a true image of the country’s beauties and tourism industry, and the opportunities for foreign investment in the field.
Iranian Women Front-Runners in Handicrafts Industry
Iranian women involved in the handicrafts industry preserve traditional arts while making a living from the traditional activity.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Poppy Flower Plains
Poppy Flower or Mourning Tulip is a red plant that grows by itself and has four petals. In Iran, these flowers are mostly found near the Caspian Sea, as well as Azarbaijan, Hamadan, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Khuzestan, Kerman and Fars provinces.
Greasy Cookie of Northern Iran: Reshte-Khoshkar
Reshte-Khoshkar is a tasty Iranian cookie native to the northern province of Gilan. The sweat and greasy cookie is usually eaten as a tea-time snack.
Nostalgic Sounds, Songs Reverberate through Tabriz Museum of Sound
The “Museum of Sound” is one of the dozens of museums in the Iranian city of Tabriz. The place, which was opened in March 2018, narrates the delightful tunes of the past and contemporary music of East Azarbaijan province.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Chehel Sotoun Edifice
Chehel Sotoun, also known as Kolah Farangi, is the only remnant of royal palaces built by the Safavid king Shah Tahmasb in the Iranian city of Qazvin.
“Iranians to Become World’s Largest Cultural Lobby in 10-20 Years”
Seyyed Mohammad Beheshti, a senior cultural figure, says Iranians will constitute the world’s largest cultural lobby in the next decade.
Kazem Dashi; Huge Rocky Structure in Middle of Lake Urmia
Kazem Dashi is a large and historical rock mass in the northwest of Lake Urmia between Iran’s East and West Azarbaijan provinces.
Sari; Ancient Hub of Iranian Culture, Tourism
Sari is an Iranian city situated among the forest and the sea, with a pristine nature and a world of sights to see. It is the largest and most populous city in Mazandaran, and also the capital of the province.
Iranian Netizens Shocked, Saddened by Death of Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain, the American celebrity chef whose tragic death was announced Friday, is admired by Iranians not only for his popular TV show and great talent, but also for the positive image on Iran he conveyed to the rest of the world.
Fresh Rainfall Revives Iran’s Moribund Lake Urmia
Increasing rainfall has breathed new life into Lake Urmia which has been on the brink of drying up.
Tarseh Village; Hub of Paragliding in Iran
Tarseh village in Minoodasht County of Iran’s Golestan province in the north is the hub of paragliding in the country.
Switzerland to Cooperate with Iran’s Hamadan in Tourism
Mayor of Hamadan, a city in Western Iran, says Switzerland is to make investment in the tourism sector of this historical city.
Pourashraf Castle: A Fantastic Ancient Monument in Western Iran
The historical Pourashraf Castle is the jewel of a mansion nestled in an idyllic village in western Iran.
Australian Envoy Advises Tourists to Visit Tehran’s Malek Museum
The Australian Ambassador to Iran has called on all Australian tourists travelling to Iran to visit the Malek National Museum and Library in Tehran.
Aqda Village; A Historical Gem in Heart of Iran
The historical village of Aqda is located 40 kilometres from Ardakan in Iran’s central province of Yazd.
Hormuz Island: Treasure Trove of Natural Beauty, Ancient Culture
Efforts are underway to preserve the traditional structure of Hormuz, an island in the south of Iran with edible and colourful soil.
Greek Expert Hails Iran’s Cultural Mosaic as “Exceptional”
A Greek cultural expert has praised Iran’s mosaic culture as “exceptional”, saying the country’s highly diverse culture could strongly appeal to any foreigner visiting Iran.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Spectacular Waterfall of Zardlimeh
Zardlimeh Waterfall is an outstanding beauty located in Zagros Mountains in Iran’s Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province.
Ask Foreign Tourists about Security in Iran!
A Christian Iranian legislator says foreign tourists visiting Iran can let the whole world know that the country enjoys security and tranquility.
Dowlatabad Garden: Jewel of Persian Architecture
With its ith distinctive properties, picture-postcard views and the historic Persian pavilions, Dowlatabad garden is an iconic landscapes of Iran's Yazd.
Persian Gardens in Photos: Pahlavanpour Garden of Yazd
Pahlavanpour Garden is a historical site located in the city of Mehriz in Yazd Province, which manifests Iran’s traditional architecture.
“Sanctions to Have No Serious Impact on Iran’s Tourism Industry”
New sanctions that prevent Iranian hotels from using the leading tourism website Booking.com will have no considerable impact on the country’s tourism industry, said President of the Iranian Hoteliers' Society.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Colourful Nature of West Azarbaijan
West Azerbaijan Province in northwestern Iran has nearly all the makings of a major natural tourist destination.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Portuguese Castle in Hormuz Island
The Portuguese Castle of Hormuz Island, built in the early 16th century, is one of the last surviving monuments of the Portuguese rule in the Persian Gulf.
Iran Hosts International Fishing Festival
The first round of an international fishing festival involving nine teams of foreign tourists was recently held in Lake Zrebar in Marivan in Iran’s western province of Kurdistan.
